Entertainment
Actress America Ferrera wrote a public thank you letter to presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday, July 2 in Huffington Post’s Latino Voices section. She thanked Trump for sending “more Latino voters to the polls than several registration rallies combined.” Her letter is a response to his June 16th public announcement, in which he stated that Mexico was bringing drugs, crime, and rapists from across the border. READ MORE
World
Bahna Fanaye, a key Boko Haram leader was arrested in N’Djamena, Chad on Sunday, June 28. Recent evidence attained by Chadian prosecutors shows that Fanaye was in charge of weapons trafficking and in the recruitment of soldiers for Boko Haram, a jihadist extremist military group. The Associated Press reported on Wednesday, July 1 that Fanaye, whose alias is Mahamat Moustapha was in charge of trafficking illegal weapons between Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad. READ MORE
US
Oklahoma’s Supreme Court (OSC) made a decision by a 7-2 vote in favor of removing the Ten Commandments Monument from the state’s Capitol grounds in the case of Prescott vs. Oklahoma Capitol Preservation Commission on Tuesday, June 30. The basis for the Court’s decision is found in Article 2, Section 5 of the State Constitution.READ MORE
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John Paul and Wayne both lost their fathers in the Vietnam War, a war in which 58,220 Americans died. The only remnants they have of their fathers are a couple of handwritten letters. A deeper desire to know more about their fathers leads them to the Wall, a Vietnam veterans’ memorial in Washington, D.C. ‘Faith of Our Fathers’ hit theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The film was rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. READ MORE
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An amusement park carousel winds around as music plays. David Pilcher walks into Wayward Pines and sees cars burning up in flames and dead bodies strewn on the streets. In another scene, Ethan, David, and Pam get off the helicopter and enter the town’s secret control center, a futuristic office stationed in the mountains. Everything is stored in the center. Ethan is stunned to see modern day people working in cubicles, to see computers, technology, and a professional organization in the center. Over 200 volunteers live, work, eat, and sleep in the complex. ‘Wayward Pines’ Season 1 Episode 6 “Choices” aired on Thursday, June 25 on FOX. READ MORE
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John Connor, the leader of the human resistance wages a war against the machines in 2029. The army learns that Skynet, an artificial intelligence system plans to launch modern warfare against humans in both the past and the future. Connor and his father Kyle Reese attack Skynet’s defense grid and its time machine. ‘Terminator Genisys’ hit theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The action adventure film was rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. READ MORE
US
Congressman Randy Forbes launched the #FaithitForward initiative on Tuesday, June 23. The initiative aims to unite the nation by highlighting the importance and impact of faith in communities. #FaithitForward is designed for everyday people to share personal stories on a public platform.READ MORE
Entertainment
Singer Justin Bieber released his “Where Are You Now” music video on Monday, June 29. The single is the second track on Skrillex and Diplo’s album entitled “Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü.” The video features Justin Bieber dancing in paint. It is a homage to all of his fans as it showcases their creative artwork and messages.READ MORE
Ministries
Cal State Universities reinstated InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as a chartered campus organization on Friday, June 19. InterVarsity is a campus ministry that equips students and faculty with Bible teaching, community, and discipleship training to effectively evangelize and build up Christian leaders.READ MORE
Entertainment
NBC officially ended its business relationship with Donald Trump on Monday, June 29 after his presidential campaign announcement spurred the anger of the Latino community. Over 200,000 supporters petitioned for NBC to cut ties with Trump on Change.Org, an online petition website. READ MORE
Entertainment
NFL player J.J. Watt tackled a fan during a Zac Brown Band concert at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday, June 28. Watt tweeted a photo of the on stage occurrence on Monday morning. Watt is a 26-year-old Wisconsin native who plays defensive end (#99) for the Houston Texans. He stands at 6’5” and weighs at 289 lbs. READ MORE
Entertainment
Beyoncé, Chris Brown, ‘Empire’ cast, and Nicki Minaj won big at the 2015 Road to the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. The awards celebrate achievements in entertainment made by African American celebrities and minorities in music, television, film, sports, and videos. Winners were awarded the plated steel and black crystal BET Award Trophy at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.READ MORE
Entertainment
Rapper Nicki Minaj introduced her mom on stage after winning an award at the 2015 Road to the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. Minaj won the Best Female Hip Hop Artist award. Other music artists who were nominated for the award were Iggy Azalea, Azaelia Banks, Tink, and Dej Loaf. READ MORE
Entertainment
Floyd Mayweather Jr. had his mouth shut tightly by Rihanna at the 2015 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. She had a handy roll of metallic duct tape with her when she sat next to him at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The BET Awards celebrate achievements by African American celebrities in music, television, films, sports, and videos.READ MORE
Entertainment
Black Entertainment Television celebrates African Americans in music, television, films, sports, and videos at the 2015 Road to the BET Awards in the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, June 28. The awards show begins at 8 p.m. ET. It can be livestreamed at the official BET website. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
